used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
Burridge
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From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
the act of departing
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
a particular point in time
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Miss Burridge is going to allow me to name our domicile," she announced.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He was encouraging the hopeful little sweet peas that stood in a green row below the porch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
VERONICAnounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
precisely as stated
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She came and sat on the rail above and watched him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading VERONICA For the next few days the right moment for Philip to desert Miss Burridge never seemed to arrive, and by that time the new establishment had come to be in very good running order, which was fortunate, as the expected boarders' dates were drawing near.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Diana approached Philip one morning with a pleased countenance.
